Christy Rice

Pink grapefruit’s vibrant color and flavor make this simple drink particularly cheery, while heart-healthy rosemary adds an herbal quality.

Whole rye flour can be used in place of buckwheat for a slightly spicy, malty flavor.

This creative twist on cream-cheese frosting replaces powdered sugar with maple syrup.

Roasted squash and farro are topped with cauliflower steaks and walnuts for a comforting dish.

We use a mix of wild rice and brown rice in this simple pilaf, which is studded with dried cranberries.

Pesto and broccoli are topped with disks of polenta and grated Parmesan cheese for a homey casserole.

This hearty bean soup is packed with Tuscan kale, zucchini, and herbs like basil and oregano.

Oat flour helps bind together these spicy chicken meatballs, which are topped with a pineapple-honey glaze.

Tzatziki is often served with gyros, but it can also be a nice creamy accompaniment to many meals.

These simple marinated cherry tomatoes will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week.

A dusting of cornstarch is the key to the crisp texture.

This healthy pilaf is studded with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil and parsley.

Use any sturdy green — like kale, chard, mustard greens, or collard greens — to make this hearty salad.